Category: Health Condition
Sepsis Breakthrough: A Blood Test That Can Detect the Deadly Condition in 45 Minutes
Sepsis, also known as septicemia, is a serious condition characterized by an extreme reaction of the immune system to an infection, leading to loss of organ function. It is …The Role of Type I Interferon Autoantibodies in Exacerbating Influenza and COVID-19 Cases
Why do some people get “severe flu” or “severe COVID”? French researchers have found the answer. More precisely, they have understood the biological mechanism underlying the predisposition to severe …Effects of Anti-obesity Drugs Orlistat, Sibutramine, and Rimonabant on Obese People with Osteoarthritis
There are many ways to shed weight, from weight loss teas to pills to special diets to generic, rigorous exercise plans. Weight loss or anti-obesity medications are very popular …Exploring the Potential of a Glutamine and Growth Hormone Regimen in Treating Short Bowel Syndrome
Short bowel syndrome is a digestive system disorder that happens after some part of the small intestine has been cut off. People with this disorder usually come down with …
Taking More than 1 Cup of Coffee a Day Can Lead to a Heart Attack in Those with Hypertension
The benefits of coffee are many and have been well documented and including those for heart health. However, in people with hypertension, as little as 2 cups of coffee …
Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis: Deadly ‘Irreversible’ Heart Condition Can Be Defeated, Study Shows
New findings by University College London (UCL) researchers show that a heart condition that was until now deemed irreversible could be effectively contained. The team in this new study …The First Pig-to-Human Heart Transplant: A Detailed Look at What Went Wrong
The first successful human-to-human heart transplant was carried out 56 years ago. Since then, data has shown figures of 4000 to 5000 transplants each year. Heart transplantation has advanced …
Scientists Improve Efficiency of Stem Cell Transplants in Diabetes Management
Hyperglycemia (High glucose levels) is the characteristic presentation of diabetes, and according to research, over ten thousand people daily are diagnosed with this ailment. Insulin production is your body’s …